Getting immunized is a lifelong, life-protecting job. Talk to your healthcare provider to find out if you need this vaccine. The vaccine is usually given in 2 doses, 6 to 18 months apart. The vaccine is given in 3 doses, usually over 6 months.
Adult Vaccines - Vaccines You Need - When Do Adults Need Vaccines?
Always make recommendations by determining needed vaccines based on age Table 1 , assessing for medical conditions and other indications Table 2 , and reviewing special situations Notes. Get Email Updates. Download Schedules App. Recommended vaccination for adults who meet age requirement, lack documentation of vaccination, or lack evidence of past infection. Recommended vaccination for adults with an additional risk factor or another indication. Administer recommended vaccines if vaccination history is incomplete or unknown. Do not restart or add doses to vaccine series for extended intervals between doses.
Hepatitis A is a serious disease that used to be more common in the United States. In the s, the United States used to see as many as 30, cases a year. Most people who get hepatitis A only get a mild form of the disease.
This page uses "javascript" to display properly. Javascript is not enabled in your browser, so some features on this page may not work correctly. According to CDC recommendations, adults in the following groups are recommended to receive hepatitis B vaccine:. People at risk for infection by percutaneous or permucosal exposure to blood or body fluids. According to ACIP recommendations, patients do not need to identify or admit to a particular risk factor in order to be eligible for vaccination.